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Experience the rugged beauty and untamed wilderness of Alaska with Adventure Life's collection of 53 small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on a journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems on the planet. From glacier-filled bays to lush rainforests, each day offers a new adventure, whether you're hiking through ancient forests, kayaking along the Waterfall Coast, or observing marine life in Frederick Sound. Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of Alaska, from Sitka to Juneau, on an unforgettable voyage filled with wildlife viewing, whale watching, and wilderness lodge exploration. Don't miss this chance to discover the Last Frontier in all its glory. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Experience Alaska from the water, where serene kayaking encounters the raw beauty of the wild
from $6,300
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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Kayak Glacier Bay waters
  • Search Chichagof brown bears
  • Navigate Baranof island fjords
  • Visit historic Sitka landmarks
  • Walk Sitka historic park
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Juneau / Sitka
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Variable
Travel 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Safari Endeavour. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, and remote islands. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and skiff tours. Wildlife sightings may include whales, bears, and seabirds.
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Humpback Whale Alaska's Inside Passage
from $6,516
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
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Kayaking around Alaska
from $5,800
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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Witness LeConte Glacier waters
  • Kayak Thomas Bay coastline
  • Observe coastal brown bears
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $9,900
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Alaska's Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Village Visits
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Alaska Glacier Wilderness cruise from Juneau aboard Safari Quest. Visit Icy Strait, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Frederick Sound, and Endicott Arm. Observe whales, bears, and glaciers while exploring remote bays, forests, and wilderness areas through guided hikes, kayaking, and skiff tours.
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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $8,500
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Witness LeConte Glacier waters
  • Kayak Thomas Bay coastline
  • Observe coastal brown bears
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Hiking on glacier
from $5,300
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Witness LeConte Glacier waters
  • Kayak Thomas Bay coastline
  • Observe coastal brown bears
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $4,900
EBD 10%
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Endicott Arm Fjord
  • Watch whales Frederick Sound
  • Explore Misty Fjords
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Navigate Thomas Bay
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey aboard Wilderness Discoverer in the state's capital, Juneau. This cruise takes you through some of Alaska's most dramatic landscapes with opportunities to view a myriad of wildlife. Visit local towns along the way and learn about local cultures. End your cruise in Ketchikan, Alaska's first city!
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,900
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $6,900
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Adult Escape: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $6,100
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Wilderness Adventurer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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Port of Juneau, Alaska
from $6,100
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Alaska's Fjords & Glaciers with Ketchikan

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Endicott Arm Fjord
  • Visit Dawes Glacier
  • Whale Watching Frederick Sound
  • Experience Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Journey from Juneau to Ketchikan on an 8-day Alaska expedition cruise aboard the Wilderness Adventurer. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote waterways. Spot whales in Frederick Sound, seals at Dawes Glacier, and bears near Behm Canal. Experience kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions through Alaska’s pristine wilderness and Misty Fjords.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,516
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Sitka’s heritage
  • Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
  • Observe Inian Islands wildlife
  • Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords
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Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Biking
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Variable
Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.
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